The Texas Longhorns (5-2) will attempt to lengthen their five-game winning streak against the VCU Rams (6-2) at Frank Erwin Special Events Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 5, 2018.
VCU Rams at Texas Longhorns Betting Prediction
The Rams come in on a high note after defeating the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs in their last contest, 69-57. The Rams had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (45.9 vs. 32.4) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.483 vs. 0.433). With 16 points on 6-for-14 shooting, Issac Vann was the top scorer from either team.
In the Longhorns’ last game, they defeated the Eastern Illinois Panthers, 71-59. Texas’ 0.577 effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Eastern Illinois, who had a rate of 0.411. Matt Coleman III was the top scorer from either team with 13 points on 5-for-9 shooting from the field.
The Longhorns won the sole contest against the Rams last season, 71-67. Texas had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.578 vs. 0.458). VCU, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (38.5 vs. 28.1).
VCU might struggle to create turnovers. Since last season, Texas ranks 56th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.9 percent), while VCU has forced the 163rd-most turnovers (19.2 percent). Additionally, the Rams, who rank 298th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.204), will square off against the Longhorns, who rank 26th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.187).
VCU Rams vs. Texas Longhorns Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – VCU, ATS Winner – VCU, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Texas ranks 37th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while VCU ranks 241st (6.9).
The Rams rank 71st in assists per game (15.0) while the Longhorns rank 265th (12.0).
Texas ranks 20th in blocks per game (4.9) while VCU ranks 162nd (3.2).
The Rams average 37.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 104th in the country. The Longhorns rank 235th in rebounds allowed per game (36.5).
Texas averages 23.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 93rd in the nation. VCU ranks 166th in three pointers allowed per game (21.8).
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